Why did Madison undertake the drafting of a bill of rights?
a. Madison hoped to use the Bill of Rights to promote a second constitutional convention.
b. Madison was a strong supporter of such a bill.
c. He hoped to expedite approval of the Constitution.
d. Madison hoped opposition to the bill would doom the Articles of Confederation.
Answer: c. He hoped to expedite approval of the Constitution.
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